Samsung T7 portable SSD 1TB in titanium grey

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Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, AES 256-bit

£162.98 4.7 from 40,783 Amazon ratings

Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.

The T7 is the most reviewed drive in this ranking by a wide margin, and the listing explains why it has stayed the default recommendation: a 1050 megabyte per second read speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2 with hardware AES 256-bit encryption, 1TB of capacity and a portable titanium grey body, in model MU-PC1T0T/WW.

Hardware encryption is the feature the cheaper drives here do not name, and for a drive that carries work or personal files it is the difference between a password prompt and a readable disk if it is lost. At the time of collection it carried 40,783 ratings at 4.7 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.

How those 40,783 ratings break down

An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.

5 star

84%

4 star

11%

3 star

2 star

1 star

Specification

Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.

Digital Storage Capacity	1 TB
Hard Disk Interface	USB 3.0
Network Connectivity Technology	USB
Product Features	Hardware Encryption, Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor	0.31 Inches
Compatible Devices	Laptop, desktop, possibly smartphone or tablet
Specific Uses For Product	Multimedia, Personal
Read Speed	1050 Megabytes Per Second
Media Speed	1000 MB/s
Cache Memory Installed Size	1
Data Transfer Rate	1050 Megabits Per Second
Form Factor	Portable
Hardware Connectivity	USB 3.1 Type C
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Sony PlayStation 5
Hardware Platform	X86
Hard-Drive Size	1 TB
Item Weight	58 g
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	8.5L x 5.7W x 0.8Th centimetres
Number of Items	1
Unit Count	1.0 count

What buyers actually say

Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon

Verified purchase

“I use this mainly for backing up photos and video from shoots and it's been fantastic. Transfer speeds are noticeably quick, especially over USB 3.2. Copying a batch of RAW files from my camera cards takes a fraction of the time compared to my old portable HDD. The 2TB capacity is more than enough for what I need and the physical size of it is impressively small, fits easily in my camera bag. The indigo blue colour looks smart too which is a nice touch. Build quality feels solid despite being so lightweight and it's survived being thrown around in bags without any issues so far. I use it alongside my Synology NAS for offsite backup and it's perfect for that workflow. Only thing I'd say is the included USB C cable is quite short so you might want a longer one depending on your setup.”

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Verified purchase

“The Samsung T7 Portable SSD has exceeded my expectations. Transfer speeds are incredibly fast — large video files move in seconds, and working directly off the drive feels almost as smooth as using my internal SSD. Perfect for editing projects on the go.The size is another big plus: it’s small, lightweight, and fits easily in a pocket or laptop sleeve. Despite its compact form, it feels solid and well-built, with a sleek metal casing that also helps dissipate heat.Setup was simple — just plug and play. Samsung’s software for password protection and encryption is also a nice bonus for extra security.One small note: since it’s so tiny and light, it’s easy to misplace, so I recommend keeping it in a case or pouch. Other than that, no complaints”

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